Albóndigas en Salsa
Albóndigas en Salsa are Spanish meatballs in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Chicken broth - 1 cup
- Tomato sauce - 2 cups
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Egg - 1
- Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
- Ground beef - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve the Albóndigas en Salsa with crusty bread or over rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g